My apologies for such infrequent updates. I have a stressful life (mixed with serious writers block) But I hope those of you still following my stories are enjoying it so far.
"Now I know how my maid, Janina, feels when she has to separate and fold my laundry all the time." Galinda giggled as she sorted through the her and Elphie's freshly washed clothes.
"Well I was perfectly fine doing my own load of laundry, but you insisted we do ours together." Elphie smiled as she separated her shirts from Galinda's.
"Oh come on, it makes perfect sense. We're roommates and girlfriends and it saves time, water and money to do just one load of darks and one load of lights." the blonde said reasonably while she folded their skirts and pants.
"You're lucky I can't deny you anything when you kiss me the way did this morning...that was very nice." Elphie said with a slight blush.
"I aim to please." the blonde grinned.
After a while all that was left to separate and put away were their nightclothes and undergarments.
"Uh, Lindie…" Elphie started. "What in Oz is this?" she said, holding up a skimpy, risque undergarment.
"How did that get in there?" Galinda said, quickly snatching it from Elphie.
"Why do you have that?" The green girl asked, a little embarrassed.
"I bought it when I went shopping last week. I was planning to surprise you with it at some point." Galinda explained. "And to answer your previous question, it's a thong." she chuckled.
"I know what it is…" Elphie said, blushing. "And you did indeed surprise me."
"Well mission accomplished. Unless you would like to see me in it." Galinda said with a wink, holding the garment up to her waist.
"Have you worn it before?" Elphie asked.
"Just once."
"How does it...I mean, it...doesn't look very comfortable…"
"Oh it's not that bad." Galinda said. "Now do you want to see me in it?" she asked.
"If you want to put it on…"
"Do you want me to put it on?"
"Um sure...I mean…"
"Yes or no Elphie." Galinda giggled.
"Okay yes. But perhaps we should finish the chores that need to be done and prepare for our classes tomorrow first." Elphie said. "Then later you can put that on...and I'll help you take it off." she added quietly.
"Yay Sunday sex! My favorite." Galinda grinned and captured Elphie's lips in a breathtaking kiss.
xxx
"I'll see you at lunch my sweet." Elphaba said after a nice breakfast with her girlfriend on Tuesday morning. She squeezed her hand and whispered 'I love you' in her ear before leaving as usual.
Galinda had some time to kill before her class started. The only reason she came to breakfast early was to eat with Elphie. She went to get a refill of orange juice, then opened one of her books to briefly study for a quiz she had today. A few minutes later she looked up and saw Chloey and Feana enter the cafeteria. The two blondes caught each other's gaze for a second then immediately looked away. Feana glanced at Chloey, then at Galinda and sighed. She grabbed her roommate's arm and dragged her over to the table where Galinda was sitting.
"Hey G." the brunette said.
"Hi Feana." Galinda said, a little confused. Feana cleared her throat and looked at Chloey.
"Hello Galinda." she said.
"Look, I really don't know what the hell is going on between you two but this is ridiculous. It has been over a week. I know It's really out of character for me to play the peer mediator, but it's about time you two worked this out. Chlo, I'm gonna go get us some food. While I'm gone I want you guys at least attempt to talk to each other." Feana instructed, then went to get in the breakfast line. Chloey sat down across from Galinda.
"I've wanted to talk to you about this for a while now…" the green eyed blonde said after a few beats of awkward silence.
"I wanted to talk to you too but it was pretty clear that you were avoiding me." Galinda said.
"I just didn't know how to talk about this. Its confusing." Chloey said.
"I know you're confused and I don't mind answering any questions you have, but you really did hurt me Chlo."
"I'm not sure if I'm entirely comfortable with this whole you and Elphaba thing, and I don't know if you and I will ever get back to normal, but I would like to try." Chloey said, forcing a smile.
"I do too. I don't see any reason why we can't get back to normal. I've missed you." Galinda said.
"I've missed you too. How about we try to talk everything out over lunch?"
"Sounds good. I'm actually suppose to be having lunch with Elphie today, but you can join us. Maybe all three of us can talk this out together and maybe that will help you understand it better." Galinda suggested.
"I guess that's okay." Chloey said. She thought Elphaba's presence would be awkward, but figured it was appropriate because the situation did involve her. Galinda looked over and saw Feana paying for their breakfast.
"So Feana doesn't know?" Galinda asked.
"Of course not. Why would I tell her?"
"Because she seemed so concerned about us fighting, and you guys are roommates…"
"Not everyone is as close to their roommate as you are G." Chloey said a bit rudely then immediately regretted it. The blue eyed blonde scowled.
"Sorry, I didn't meant that." Chloey said. Galinda sighed.
"I was just going to say that you see Feana everyday, I'm sure she's been interrogating you for answers but I appreciate the fact that you haven't told her anything."
"Yeah she has, but-"
"You guys are actually talking! How great." Feana said as she came back to the table with food for her and Chloey. "How are things going?"
"Fine." the green eyed blonde said.
"Yeah, fine. I'm gonna go. I'll see you at lunch Chloey." Galinda said and gathered her things. She hated feeling all this unnecessary tension around someone who she use to be so close with. She wasn't sure if they would ever get back to normal. She felt tears coming on and went back up to her room for a few moments to let it out, recompose herself and fix her makeup, then headed onto class.
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"What happened?" Feana asked when Galinda left.
"I don't know." Chloey sighed. "We just have a lot to work out. It's complicated."
"Should I join you two for lunch?"
"You can't FeFe, it's sort of a private matter. You wouldn't want to anyway, Elphaba is gonna be there." Chloey explained.
"Elphaba? You two can't tell me what the hell is going on, but the green girl is in on this?" Feana said, very offended.
"That's because it deals with her. I can't tell you…"
"Oh I see what's going on."
"What?"
"You're jealous." Feana said.
"I am not jealous. What reason do I have to be jealous?"
"G has made it very clear that the green freak is now her best friend, for reasons in which I will never understand. But you two were best friends first. You're practically sisters, unbiological twins! But she's replacing you right in front of your face and you're upset about it. You're cork finally popped and you didn't want to put up with the it anymore and Galinda, being the sensitive little baby she is, couldn't handle it. That's why you two are fighting." Feana theorized.
"FeFe, you have this all wrong. There's much more to it than just the fact that they're best friends...I can't talk about it right now." Chloey said. "Also, Galinda is not a baby. Please don't say that about her."
Feana rolled her eyes.
"I'm not always this nice, Chlo. I'm trying to be a good person and help out my friends with their issues, but you obviously don't want my help. Whatever, let's go to class."
xxx
Galinda texted Elphaba to let her know that Chloey will be joining them, so she wouldn't be surprised. The blonde ordered lunch for both of them. Today they were having soup specials. She got beef and potato soup for herself and broccoli and cheese soup for Elphie, with a side of crackers and fruit to share. She went outside with the tray to reserve a table. She was a little worried because she had no idea how this conversation was going to go. Her face lit up when she saw Elphaba approaching her less than a minute later.
"Hello Lindie." the green girl said, giving her a light hug. Nobody was around so she place kiss on the blonde's cheek, which delighted her.
"Mm, broccoli and cheese. Looks delicious." she smiled as she sat down in the chair beside her girlfriend. "Is Chloey still joining us?"
"She is. I got here pretty early. She's probably still in the line." Galinda said as they started to eat.
"Are you okay my precious?" Elphie asked. She noticed that Galinda wasn't in her usual good mood. The blonde shrugged.
"Are you nervous?"
"A little." She admitted. "I'm just not use to all of this tension. I want things to go back to how they were."
"It'll be okay my sweet. We'll figure everything out, or at least try to."
"I hope so, I don't like for things to be this way." The blonde sighed. A few seconds later, Chloey came outside and sat down at their table.
'Hi Galinda, hi Elphaba." She said politely.
"Hi Chloey." Galinda said and Elphaba did as well.
"What kind of soup did you get?"
"Tomato." the green eyed blonde said.
"Sounds good." Galinda said, hoping to keep some sort of conversation going and avoid awkward silence.
"I was feeling nostalgic. My dad use make tomato soup and grilled cheese for me and my sister, Christa, all the time." Chloey said and tasted it. "Hm, it's not as good as Dad's, but it ok."
"I love tomato soup with grilled cheese. My family's cook made it for me a lot too." Galinda smiled and Chloey did too. Elphaba was glad they were talking normally.
"I've never had grilled cheese before." The green girl added. Both blondes looked shocked.
"We gotta get you hip Elphaba." Chloey chuckled.
"We certainly do." Galinda giggled.
"I really have missed you, G." Chloey said after a while.
"Same here." Galinda said. "I know you finding out about us was quite a surprise, but I don't understand why you had to react the way you did…"
"It was major news. I just couldn't process it right away, I'm still trying to. I mean, I've noticed that you two were unusually close, but the fact that you're actually in love and dating is just...I don't know. I'm sorry that I hurt you, but you have to understand that I was kind of hurt too." Chloey explained.
"How were you hurt?" Galinda asked.
"Because I had to find out the way that I did. I can understand why you too are not public about your relationship. But I felt betrayed that you were hiding it from me this whole time and couldn't trust me enough to tell me before. And it's not just about you being...involved with Elphaba. You couldn't even trust me enough to tell me that you're...gay." Chloey said.
"I'm sorry you felt that way Chlo. I wanted to tell you. I wanted to tell somebody. Before I came out to Elphie, I just felt so alone because I had nobody to talk to about it. The reason I've kept it my biggest secret is because my biggest fear was that my closest friends would reject me for who I am and that's exactly what happened. You're one of my closest friends, and I did trust you and I did want to tell you at some point. Elphie even suggested that I tell you so I could have extra support and incidents like what happened at the sleepover could be avoided again." Galinda explained and Elphie nodded in agreement.
"But when I told you got upset and angry. You left and avoided me for an entire week. It was like a nightmare come true." Galinda said and few tears that she couldn't control fell down her cheek. Elphaba used a napkin to wipe them away.
"Don't cry." Chloey said calmly and put her hand on Galinda's.
"I wasn't thinking about that. I understand how I really hurt you're feelings. I'm sorry again."
"It's ok. As long as we can get back to normal." Galinda said.
"How long have you known...that you prefer girls?" Chloey tried to ask as politely as possibly.
"I've known since high school. Well, maybe even before then. In high school I actually realized I was not straight. But ever since I was little I felt like I've noticed girls in ways that I've never noticed boys. All my feelings were confirmed when I came to Shiz and met Elphie." Galinda explained.
"What about about you Elphaba?" the green eyed blonde asked.
"I've never had any interest in boys. But I have noticed girls… in ways like that. Although I was never actually sure of my sexually until I met Galinda and realized that...I liked her like I never liked anyone before."she said a bit shyly.
"You two hated each other at first though." Chloey said.
"Sometimes loathing and loving get mixed up. True, we really didn't get along at all, but somewhere during that time I noticed that I really liked her." Galinda said with a smile in Elphie's direction.
"Same." Elphie smiled.
"Chlo, I want you to know that I'm still me. The same person I've been since you met me." the blue eyed blonde said.
"You're right we've been through too much together and had such a great friendship, your sexual preference shouldn't change that. I've been thinking a lot about this and I admit it's going to take a little getting use to on my part, but I'm going to try." Chloey said. "I've always noticed how happy you get whenever Elphaba is around or just by talking about her. It was a little strange at first but it made me happy that you were happy. You two are a bit of an odd couple, but you're good for each other. And I don't want you to feel alone again G. I want to be that friend to support you and be there for you when you need it." she said.
"So… are we twinnies again?" Galinda asked tentatively.
"We're twinnies again." Chloey smiled and Galinda embraced her tightly.
"I hope we can still be friends too Elphaba." Chloey said.
"We're friends Chloey." Elphie smiled and accepted a light hug. " I really appreciate you making amends with Galinda. She needs you."
"I need her. Feana has been driving me crazy." the green eyed blonde said. "Speaking of Feana, I'm not sure what she thinks about same-sex relationships, but I know for a fact if she found out that you're dating Elphaba, she'll won't want anything to with you anymore, G. No offense Elphaba…"
"None taken. I'm quite aware that she hates me. I'm not very fond of her either." Elphie said.
"I told you she's complicated. She doesn't like you, but I'll make sure she's not mean to you."
"Thanks Chlo. I don't value Feana's friendship enough to be devastated if she hates me once she finds out. She doesn't even like Elphie as my friend, so her accepting Elphie as my girlfriend is not even an option. But a special somebody once told me that if somebody suddenly hates me over one small thing then they're not the type of friend I deserve." Galinda said, looking at Elphie who smiled.
"But I do appreciate you not telling her when you found out." the blonde added.
"I would've never done that. You she loves gossip. I was very worried about it would affect your reputation and possibly mine. I understand why you too are so secret about it. Does anyone else know?" Chloey asked.
"Well...Ashli's aunt knows." Galinda said.
"Ashli's aunt? How does she know if Ashli doesn't?" Chloey asked, confused.
"Elphie could you explain?" Galinda said.
"The weekend before last Galinda and I went to the Olive Patch, on a date of sorts. Ashli's aunt Tiffani was out waiter and Galinda accidentally called me her girlfriend and it was obvious we were on a date. She promised not to tell anyone." Elphie explained.
"Oh yeah, Ms. Tiffani. I went there once with Ashli, Nara, and Tatiana and Ashli suggested her as our waiter. She's the best." Chloey said. "But that is pretty awkward for you guys."
"Yeah. I don't know, she might not even remember. I didn't remember until now." Galinda said.
The girls chatted for a few more minutes. There was no more tension and they agreed that they were all going to be okay. When it was time go, they exchanged hugs and a kiss on Elphie and Galinda part. Then they all parted ways for their next class.
xxx
It was later in the evening. Galinda and Elphaba had spent some time talking with and kissing each other after dinner, then they both got started on their homework. They didn't have much. Galinda finished early, Elphaba finished all of her urgent homework then started reading and reviewing other material.
Galinda sat comfortably on her bed watching an episode of her favorite TV series on her laptop while she ate one of her favorite snacks, a spoonful of peanut butter. She looked up and saw her girlfriend sitting at her desk. They had been doing their separate activities for a while now and not paying much attention to each other.
"Elphie?"
"Hm?" The green girl looked up from her book.
"You're too far away. Wanna come cuddle and watch the most recent episode of Dance Girls with me?" The blonde asked, extending her arms.
"No I don't, that show is annoying. But I will gladly come cuddle with you my sweet." Elphie smiled as she made her way to Galinda's bed. Galinda laughed because she knew Elphaba had no interest in the reality shows she watches. They cuddled together quietly for a few minutes then shared a few kisses, talked a little and kissed some more.
"Elphie you know there's a long weekend coming up, right?" Galinda asked after their previous conversation died down.
"I do. Four days if i'm not mistaken."
"Did you have any plans?"
"Just the usual. You know, 'typical Elphie things' as you call it." Elphie chuckled.
"Remember when I mentioned you can maybe come to my house sometime?"
"Oh yes, when we were discussing your pink car and you said you would teach me how to drive...and I'm not sure if that's safe or legal." Elphie said. Galinda playfully rolled her eyes.
"Well my parents said they'll make arrangements for me to come home, and I can ask if you can come too if you want." The blonde explained.
"Are you sure Galinda? I don't want to create any extra work for your parents. How about you just go and enjoy the time with your family."
"It'll be no extra work at all Elphie, I really want you to come. It'll be fun for both of us."
"If you really want me too my sweet, of course I'll go with you."
"Yay" Galinda squealed, giving Elphie an enthusiastic kiss.
"But only if you're completely sure it's okay with your parents." Elphaba said.
"I already know they're gonna say yes, I literally get everything I want. I'll call my mommy right now and ask her." Galinda said as she reached for her phone and dialed the number.
"Hi Mama!...I'm doing good, how are you?...I just had question to ask. You know my roommate and best friend, Elphaba?...Yes Mommy we're very close friends." Galinda winked and Elphie blushed. "I was wondering if you and Daddy can make arrangements so she could come home too for the weekend...Really?...Yay thank you Mommy! I knew you'd say yes! I love you so much! Here, Elphie is right beside me, I'll put you on speaker so you can say hi." Galinda turned the phone on speaker and Elphie looked nervous, so she took her hand.
"You're on speaker Mama!"
"Hello Elphaba darling. How are you?" Ms. Upland said.
"Hello Ms. Upland. I'm fine, and you?"
"I'm great. I definitely look forward to meeting you and having you over in a few days."
"I look forward to it too. Thank you for allowing me to come with Galinda."
"Anytime dear. According to Galinda you two are very good friends and we look forward to having you."
"I'm so excited Mommy! I can't wait!" Galinda said.
"I know you are my darling daughter. But you still have to get through these next three days. The train will leave Thursday night at 8:00pm, so you girls will get here before midnight." Ms. Upland explained. "Its after 10:00 right now honey, are you getting ready for bed?"
"Not yet Mom, I was watching Dance Girls then Elphie and I got a little...distracted." Galinda giggled. Elphie blushed again but knew Galinda's mom wouldn't know what she meant.
"Alright, but you know what I said about staying up too late on school nights."
"I know, I know. Where's Daddy?" Galinda asked.
"He had to work the night shift tonight. I'll tell him to call you tomorrow. Goodnight sweetheart, I love you. And goodnight to you too Elphaba." Ms. Upland said.
"Goodnight Mommy! Love you!"
"Good night Ms. Upland." Elphaba said, then Galinda ended the call.
"See isn't my mom the best?"
"She's very nice. I can't wait to meet her." Elphaba smiled. They talked more a about Galinda's parents, her house and what Elphie should expect when they get there.
"Elphie...while we're at home is it okay of I just present you as my best friend instead of my girlfriend? It's just...my parents...we'll, they don't..." Galinda tried to explain.
"It's okay my sweet. I understand, I really do. "Elphaba said. "If my father found out I was a lesbian he would probably murder me."
"I don't know what my parents will think. I'm their only child. I'm not ready to tell them just yet. I kinda want to come out before they know I have a girlfriend. I also want them to get to know you and love you first."
"It's completely fine my sweet. I really understand. While we're at your house we'll just be best friends."
"That is until we get behind a closed door." Galinda said with a mischievous smiled and leaned in to kiss Elphie. They spent another half hour kissing and caressing and enjoying the feel of one another.
"Galinda not that I don't want to stop, and trust me I don't, but it's almost 11:00. We should really get ready for bed." Elphaba said. Galinda sighed dramatically.
"Come on my precious girl. What did your mom say about staying up late on school nights?"
"That it's unladylike because I'll have baggy eyes."
"And I don't want any dark baggies on that cute face of yours." Elphie said as she took her girlfriend's hand to help her up.
"Elphie can we take baths tonight?"
"Why tonight?"
"So tomorrow morning we'll have more time to sleep...or make out. Yeah definitely make out."
"I like that logic. Baths tonight it is." Elphie chuckled and they headed into the bathroom. Galinda suggested that they assist each other with getting undressed, but Elphaba insisted they undress themselves to avoid getting distracted again. The blonde took a quick shower and Elphaba cleaned herself with her coconut oil. When she was done she wrapped herself in a towel. When her girlfriend was out of the shower she wrapped her in one as well and kissed her. The blonde took care of other bathroom necessities while the green girl cleaned her teeth, paying her no mind. When they were both done they got into their nightgowns and snuggled into bed together.
"I love you Elphie." Galinda mumbled sleepily.
"I love you too my sweet Lindie. Goodnight." Elphie kissed her forehead and started to hum the song she had made up.
